Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme
Under the scheme “Insurance Scheme For Artisans”, artisans are covered under Jana Shree Bima Yojana LIC or any other suitable policy. The premium amount, as stipulated in the insurance policy, is shared, with 50% from the Social Security Fund and the remaining 50% from the Government.
About This Scheme
The “Insurance Scheme For Artisans” component of the “Development of Handicrafts” scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry, was introduced to provide an important welfare measure for handicraft artisans. Under this scheme, artisans are covered under Jana Shree Bima Yojana LIC or any other suitable policy. The premium amount, as stipulated in the insurance policy, is shared, with 50% from the Social Security Fund and the remaining 50% from the Government through DIC.
Benefits
Assistance in the case of Natural Death: ₹20,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Death Due to Accident: ₹50,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Permanent Total Disability Due to Accident (Loss of Two Eyes or Two Limbs): ₹50,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Permanent Partial Disability (Loss of One Eye or One Limb Due to Accident): ₹25,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a handicraft artisan.
The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The applicant should be aged between 18 to 60 years.
The applicant should comply with the conditions stipulated under the insurance policy.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the
prescribed format
of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the Project Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Assistance in the case of Natural Death: ₹20,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Death Due to Accident: ₹50,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Permanent Total Disability Due to Accident (Loss of Two Eyes or Two Limbs): ₹50,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Permanent Partial Disability (Loss of One Eye or One Limb Due to Accident): ₹25,000/-.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format
of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the Project Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme |
| Short Title | ISA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Banking,Financial Services and Insurance |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 18 — 60 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 18 Apr 2026
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